Sparkling Wine Seminar
This popular seminar centers around Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles. Mike Harper will lead a unique learning experience into the world of sparkling wine and Champagne. Perfect primer for Valentine's Day! Fee is $35 per person.

Forensic Wine Seminar
The newest seminar in our line-up!  Analysis of wine with an emphasis on determining grape varietal, vintage and origin.

BEER 101
Learn about the basics of beer with Mike Harper, Certified Culinarian. He will discuss beer styles to include lager, pilsner, stout and porter beers.

WINE 101
No prior wine knowledge needed. We introduce you to wine and wine terminology. Learn a little about your favorite beverage in a "Snob-free Zone."

WINE 102
With a focus on the Big 6 grape varieties (Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon), students gain basic knowledge and vocabulary of 85% of wine sold in the USA. Attendees will learn about each based on appearance, aroma, palate and body. Our goal is to give you a basic wine vocabulary to better buy wine at a wine shop or your favorite local restaurant.

FOOD/WINE Pairing
The art of pairing food with wine is taught by two of SW Virginia's leading experts. Larry Shaver and Mike Harper team up and present a 5-course tasting menu with extensive tips and techniques.

Advanced Wine Seminars
In our effort to continue your wine adventure, we create seminars studying specific styles or wine regions based on student demand. Past topics included Wines of Italy, Wines of France, Wines of the Southern Hemisphere, Wines of Chile & Argentina.

Wine & Chocolate Seminar
($15 nonrefundable deposit required) Students indulge themselves with some of the rarest and finest chocolates in the world in our most popular seminar ever! We will learn the history, harvest and manufacture of cocoa while we enjoy several different chocolate & wine pairings. Our chocolates are special-ordered for this seminar so a nonrefundable deposit is required.

Winter Warm-up with Port
Kimberly Eakin, Certified Specialist of Wine, loves Port! Please join her as she walks you through the world of vintage, tawny and the rare Colheita Port wines.

Wines of Italy
Italy makes some of the best wines in the world. At Wine Gourmet, we have the best selection of Italian wines in the Roanoke Valley. Learn more about wines from Chianti, Veneto, Abruzzo and the Piedmont. We will go over grape varieties, food pairings, and vintages to look for.

SEMINAR FEES*: $30 pp/$50 per couple *Seminar Fees are to cover cost of instructors, travel & lodging, research & classroom materials and other related charges. Free samples of wine for educational purposes only.

To sign up, call 540-400-VINO or email us at info@winegourmet.biz